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Wells Gray Provincial Park is one of Canada鈥檚 most beautiful parks and is renowned for its wildlife viewing, its many thundering waterfalls and remarkable white-water rafting.
Set in the Cariboo Mountains about halfway between Kamloops and Jasper, the park was established in 1939 across an enormous 541,000 hectares.
Guided walks
Most people enter the park via the town of Clearwater and travel to the heart of the park on the Wells Gray Corridor, with extensive interpretive guiding available from Parks Canada, to introduce the flora and fauna.
Wildlife of Wells Gray Provincial Park
Black bears are commonly seen in May and June as they visit the valley floors to feed on new shoots while deer and moose are frequent sightings throughout the summer and wolves are also commonly seen. From June onward alpine flower meadows transform the landscape above the treeline, with some of the finest found on Trophy Mountain, and provide a stunning backdrop to excursions on horseback, canoe and on foot.
The many stunning waterfalls include Dawson and Spahats Falls, but the most impressive of all is Helmcken Falls which plunges 140 metres into an abyss and, through the winter, freezes into a great tower of ice.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Wells Gray Provincial Park
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Wells Gray Provincial Park, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Wells Gray Provincial Park
- The Cariboo 54 miles away
- Jasper 97 miles away
- Sun Peaks 108 miles away
- Prince George 147 miles away
- Field 176 miles away
- Yoho National Park 179 miles away
- Lake Louise 187 miles away
- Naramata & Okanagan Valley 198 miles away
- Whistler 198 miles away
- The Kootenays 207 miles away
- Banff 218 miles away
- Canmore 229 miles away
- British Columbia 236 miles away
- The Purcell Mountains 236 miles away
- Vancouver 252 miles away
- The Sunshine Coast & Desolation Sound 258 miles away
- Campbell River 273 miles away
- Bella Coola 277 miles away
- Calgary 282 miles away
- Northern Vancouver Island 286 miles away
- Salt Spring Island 288 miles away
- Edmonton 292 miles away
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Our expert guides to exploring Wells Gray Provincial Park
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Wells Gray Provincial Park, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Wells Gray Provincial Park at its best.
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Accommodation choices for Wells Gray Provincial Park
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Wells Gray Provincial Park. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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